INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED
Duration:
3 Days

Dates and Times: 
Monday - Friday (09h00 - 16h00)
Price:
​R3465.00 per person.
​(excl VAT)
Certificate of training:
Yes
Recommended Prerequisites:
​Learners are required to have knowledge, comprehension and application of English at Grade 10 or equivalent.
Venue: Stellenbosch 
UNIT B12, Carpe Diem Building
26 Quantum Street, Techno Park
​Stellenbosch
7600

​OR

Online Training 
100% Remote
Follow Up Courses:
Other MTA courses 
  • Course Overview
  • Benefits
  • Detailed Outline
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MTA Security Fundamentals (98-367) Course

MTA Security Fundamentals is designed to provide students with an explanation and understanding of fundamental security concepts. MTA is a new certification program that Microsoft has created specifically for students entering into the IT industry for the first time. It validates the foundational knowledge needed to build and secure Microsoft Windows Servers, Windows-based network operating systems, Active Directory, account management, and system recovery tools. The MTA Security Fundamentals certification is a pathway for future certifications and career opportunities. Expert Tom Carpenter guides you through each exam objective seamlessly, all the while preparing you for the Microsoft exam 98-367. This course provides you with interactive videos that meet the needs of multiple styles of learning from auditory to visual. The MTA Security Fundamentals eLearning course includes a pre test and post test that accurately identifies your skill gap. Carpenter will guide you step by step and help you close your skill gap with content concentrating on each exam objective. Achieving MTA certifications is the first step toward becoming a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist. (MCTS)
  • Understand the 3 security layers: Physical, Internet, and Wireless security
  • Understand operating system security concepts
  • Understand network security
  • Understand and utilize security software and intrusion detection tools
Core Security Principles
  • Confidentiality
  • Integrity, Availability
  • Threats and Risk Impacts
  • Risk Register
  • Principle of Least Privilege
  • Social Engineering
  • Attack Surfaces, Threat Modeling

Physical Security
  • Site Security
  • Computer Security, Removable Drives
  • Access Control, Device Security

Internet Security
  • Browser Security Settings
  • Secure Websites

Wireless Security
  • Security Types
  • SSIDs, MAC Filters

User Authentication
  • Multifactor Authentication
  • Smart Cards
  • RADIUS
  • Biometrics
  • Administrative Tasks

Permissions
  • File System Permissions
  • Share Permissions
  • Registry
  • Active Directory
  • Permission Inheritance
  • Permissions When Copying or Moving Files
  • Multiple Groups and Permissions
  • Basic and Advanced Permissions
  • Take Ownership
  • Delegation

Password Policies
  • Password Complexity
  • Password Length and History
  • Account Lockout Policies
  • Use Group Policy to Enforce Policies
  • Common Attack Methods
  • Password Reset Procedures
  • Protect Domain Passwords

Audit Policies
  • Auditing Types
  • What Can Be Audited
  • Enable Auditing
  • What to Audit
  • Save Audit Information
  • Secure Audit Information

Encryption
  • EFS
  • Moving and Copying EFS Files
  • BitLocker
  • Hardware and Software-Based Encryption
  • Mall Encryption
  • VPN
  • Public and Private Keys
  • Encryption Algorithms
  • Certificate Properties
  • Certificate Services
  • PKI
  • Token and Lockdown Devices
Malware
  • Buffer Overflow
  • Viruses, Worms, and Trojan Horses
  • Spyware, Ransomware, Adware
  • Rootkits
  • Backdoors, Zero Day Attacks

Dedicated Firewalls
  • Firewalls and Their Characteristics
  • Hardware Firewalls
  • Software Firewalls
  • Stateful and Stateless Inspection
  • Security Compliance Manager
  • Security Baselines

Network Isolation
  • Routing
  • Honeypot
  • Perimeter Networks
  • Network Address Translation
  • VPN and IPsec
  • Server and Domain Isolation

Protocol Security
  • Protocol Spoofing
  • IPsec, Tunneling and DNSSEC
  • Network Sniffing
  • DoS Attacks
  • Common Attack Methods

Client Protection
  • Antivirus
  • Unwanted Installation Protection and UAC
  • Operating System and Software Updates
  • Encrypt Offline Folders
  • Software Restriction Policies
  • Principle of Least Privilege

Understand Email Protection
  • Antispam and Antivirus
  • Spoofing, Phishing, and Pharming
  • Client and Server Protection
  • SPF Records
  • PTR Records

Server Protection
  • Separation of Services
  • Hardening
  • Keep Servers Updated
  • Secure Dynamic DNS Updates
  • Unsecure Authentication Protocols
  • Read-Only Domain Controllers

​Session 4 and Course Recap
  • Domain 4 Test Tips
  • Final Test Tips
  • Conclusion

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